What is a common tool used for writing on paper?

what a totally ridiculous question!!

pencil for marking maps and writing down op orders, easily shared with a knife. multiple uses carpenters pencil flat for a greater accuracy when cutting measurement twice cut once.

Paulus of Tarsus, I agree. Thats is because they accept anything from anyone - as long as it is free.

Lee, I agree - at appropriate times they can all be used.

Some of these questions are so dumb, you wonder if 8-year-olds are allowed to submit them on this application.

Anyone can answer that!

Crayons can also to be used on paper.

They’re all common tools for writing on paper.

Bluemoon7, I most certainly do have pencils. As an artist they are invaluable.

Mechanical pencils are the best